E/2010/27 E/CN.6/2010/11 59. The representatives of the following non-governmental organizations also participated in the dialogue: International Federation of Women Lawyers; Human Rights Advocates; American Association of Jurists; and Italian Association for Women in Development. 60. At its 20th meeting, on 12 March, the Commission took note of the moderator’s summary of the discussion held by the panel (E/CN.6/2010/CRP.12).92 Women’s economic empowerment in the context of the global economic and financial crisis 61. At its 14th meeting, on 8 March, the Commission held an expert panel discussion on the theme “Women’s economic empowerment in the context of the global economic and financial crisis”. 62. Presentations were made by Alma Espino, Economist and Researcher, Economics Institute, Faculty of Economics and Administration at the Republic University, Uruguay; Mona Khalaf, Economist and Independent Consultant on Gender and Development Issues; and Rania Antonopoulos, Director, Gender Equality and the Economy Programme, Levy Institute in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, United States of America. 63. The Commission held a dialogue with the panellists, in which the delegations of the following countries participated: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Senegal, China, Spain (on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the European Union), Italy, Israel, Republic of Korea, Paraguay, Islamic Republic of Iran, Austria, Iceland, Turkey, Colombia, Armenia, Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, South Africa, Philippines, Thailand and Rwanda. 64. The representatives of the following non-governmental organizations also participated in the dialogue: International Federation of Business and Professional Women; World Student Christian Federation (also on behalf of Anglican Consultative Council, Association of Presbyterian Women of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and World Conference of Religions for Peace); Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom; and Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid (also on behalf of HelpAge International; Huairou Commission: Women, Homes and Community; and Grassroots Organisations Operating Together in Sisterhood). 65. At its 20th meeting, on 12 March, the Commission took note of the moderator’s summary of the discussions held by the panel (E/CN.6/2010/CRP.8) and decided to transmit it to the Economic and Social Council as input to its annual ministerial review in 2010 (see chap. I, sect. D, decision 54/101). Unite to end violence against women 66. At its 17th meeting, on 11 March, the Commission held an expert panel discussion on the theme “Unite to end violence against women”, and heard a statement by the Secretary-General on his campaign, “UNiTE to End Violence against Women”. 67. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallström, made a statement. 10-30576 61